Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Moldova's President Supports Unification with Romania
Moldova's President Maia Sandu said she would vote to join Romania if there was a vote.
She thinks it would help protect Moldova from Russia.
Moldova is a small country with a lot of people who speak Romanian, but not everyone wants to join Romania.
The president also wants Moldova to join the European Union by 2030.
Moldova used to be part of Romania a long time ago but became independent in 1991.
Many Moldovans have Romanian citizenship, but only about one-third support joining Romania.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu expressed support for unification with Romania in a referendum.
Sandu believes unification would help protect Moldova's democracy against Russian pressure.
Around 1.5 million Moldovans hold Romanian citizenship, but only about one-third support reunification.
Moldova aims to join the EU by 2030, facing opposition from Russia.
Moldova was part of Romania in the interwar period and gained independence in 1991.
- Who
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu
- What
- Expressed support for unification with Romania in a referendum
- When
- January 12, 2024
- Where
- Moldova
- Why
- To protect Moldova's democracy against Russian pressure
- President
- Maia Sandu
- Country
- Moldova
- Population
- 2.4 million
- EU Integration Goal
- 2030
- Romanian Citizenship Holders
- 1.5 million Moldovans
- Support for Unification
- Around one-third of Moldovans